Thu, Nov 26, 2026

20th Annual Lake Norman Half Marathon Turkey Trot 10K & 5K

cornelius, NC

Registration open20th annual

5K10K15K

Entry is $30 now and rises to $35 after Aug 31, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a decent-sized field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K · 2025 results

358finishers

20:15winner

36:23median

1:26:13cutoff

Top 3: Anthony Burrows (20:15) · Austen Summy (20:50) · Thomas Dehoney (20:51)

10K · 2025 results

122finishers

38:59winner

59:27median

1:40:27cutoff

Top 3: Froilan Frutos (38:59) · Nicholoas Theodossiou (39:52) · Lauren Devine (40:30)

15K · 2025 results

87finishers

1:20:13winner

2:04:25median

9:44:38cutoff

Top 3: Philip Riddle (1:20:13) · Johnathan Bruney (1:21:22) · Juliet Hull (1:32:13)

The 20th Annual Lake Norman Half Marathon Turkey Trot 10K & 5K is in its 20th year.

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

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Distances & Start Times

5K11/26/2026 07:50$30

10K11/26/2026 07:40$40

Virtual Run11/26/2026 07:30$59

15K11/26/2026 07:30$60

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Common Questions About the 20th Annual Lake Norman Half Marathon Turkey Trot 10K & 5K

Will I finish last at the 20th Annual Lake Norman Half Marathon Turkey Trot 10K & 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 36:23, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:26:13, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the 20th Annual Lake Norman Half Marathon Turkey Trot 10K & 5K a good first 5K?

A field of 358 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the 20th Annual Lake Norman Half Marathon Turkey Trot 10K & 5K?

The 5K winner ran 20:15 while the median finisher took 36:23. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.